In January this year, at 57 and single after a long marriage, I Ieft the city and bought a small abandoned cottage in rural South Australia, population 80. I literally thought that if i stayed in the city, with a large mortgage, it would kill me. I know that sounds dramatic but felt very real. Best thing I've ever done. Thank you.
Great idea. Sth Aus is so beautiful. I moved to Alice Springs this March @ 57 with a whole new career. Something about the centre of Australia for prime of life reinventions .....
I moved to Kangaroo Island at 50 as a Covid refugee. Left my government job and bought a cheap house. Now I work 8 hours a week and I rediscovered my love of painting. Best thing ever!
Hola from Spain. A fascinating story & Thankyou for being so honest. We moved from the UK to Spain 20 years ago, to live totally off grid in a tiny cabin. No water, no electric, no mod cons of any sort. After 6 years we built a beautiful house, lived in that for 12 years, but still craved simplicity, so at the ripe old age of 73 we upped sticks and bought an old Spanish Casita that hadn't been lived in for over 20 years. Renovation & hard work ongoing. We love the life, we have a lot of land, Olive Grove, dogs, cats & still choose not to have a tv. I think our kids are proud of us for being adventurous, and like you we are still learning. Look forward to following your journey. Take care, hugs ❤
I hear you. I changed my life drastically at 59. Moved frim a city with 300.000 inhabitants to an island with close to 20.000. Now live in a small house near a fjord and have a big garden. Happy to hear your story ❤ It is never too late ❤
All power to you, Michelle, for following your heart. We often feel it is too hard but when we are brave enough to follow our hearts, the rewards are so much more than we ever dreamed possible. I moved country when I was 40 & thought I would be here for the rest of my life but, nearly 20 years later, I am doing it again. Making our dreams real is what makes life worth living. Thank you for your courage & sharing
@@thetielife Perhaps, it is the blessing of age that allows us to have experience that gives us the perspective to say: "no more of this. I can create a truly fulfilling life and world." You did it. I did it. And, now, who else is going to do it?? Let us know! This is fun; Growing happiness amongst the chickens and food forests. Aloha, Claire, in Scotland.
Great story, thanks for sharing. I did the same. Left a job that I hated in the lower mainland, sold my house and bought a cute little house with two big workshops (and gardens) on a 1/2 acre in a tiny community of 700 in the middle of BC. I've only been here a couple of months and I'm still decompressing but I'm starting to feel better already. Walking away from the stressors in your life no matter how scary it might seem can be the best thing for you.
I subscribed in the first few minutes..what a very captivating and deeply resonating, well told story! My life at 63 has also changed since 2020 thru so much loss, grief and isolation, leading to great personal transformation. I wouldn’t change a thing because I’m here, now, practicing contentedness in my subdivision lot, and looking always for that spot of land and water that is calling me to steward..feeling so grateful! Thank you for sharing your story❤
I’m so glad it resonated with you! It’s never too late to follow your dreams. ❤️ 2020 sure brought a lot out of people due to the isolation. Not a bad thing looking back.
I'm not sure how I stumbled across your story. But I am so very thankful that I did! It resonated with me on so many levels. I appreciate your candor and openness. Your story is truly inspirational. I am currently walking through a very similar situation with my career and life. And hearing your story gives me great hope. If you've ever questioned if sharing your story was worthwhile, here's your confirmation. Thank you so much! I pray you are truly blessed in this season of life!
I'm so glad to hear that it resonated with you! Thank you for your kind words. ❤️ Follow your heart and your gut. Ask the universe for assistance and trust. You'll find the way.
This IS truly inspiring and I can just feel how grateful you must be. Unfortunately, many people live with just enough money to keep a roof over their head and the heat on without the business success or the savings and may not have a partner that is willing to make that kind of move. Don’t get me wrong, I am not dissing anyone that can do it- just wish there were more stories also of how or even IF people have made a change in the harder situations. You are lovely and eloquent. Keep living the dream and inspiring others to do the same.
The truth is, before I grew my business, I was the person barely scraping by, just trying to keep a roof over my head. If you think about how much blood, sweat, and tears it took to reach my breaking point with my business-and how that breaking point eventually paved the way for my huge life transformation-that’s really the heart of it. But being a business owner is no joke. It’s nonstop, every single day. You can’t just clock out and leave your work behind; your mind is always on-planning, problem-solving, trying to make it all work. It took an unimaginable amount of effort, sacrifice, and sheer grit to get here, and I know there are people in far worse situations than I was! That’s something I’ll never lose sight of. But for me, pushing through that overwhelming, all-consuming hustle was what finally turned my life around. It’s been worth it, but man, it’s not for the faint of heart. ❤️ Thank you for watching and sharing your perspective.
@@thetielife I am so glad you replied with that, Michelle. Great points; amazing tenacity wins! You worked so hard and it all gave you choices, you then channeled your Spirit and Heart into this life, and I am so happy for you!!! I wish to tell the same story, but my version of it, as soon as I find my Croft to farm regeneratively on Scotland, in the Outer Hebrides. Unil then, I have my Piper's Farms grass-fed meats sent here, as this is truly a food desert, a very wet food desert. I can hardly find any organic food!!!
I moved from San Diego to Washington bought a property out right. I was so tired of the corporate life and the noise and hustling and bustling. I now live in a 6 acre property with peace and quiet with husband and my two sons. We are so happy we have ducks and chickens and life is simple. I really resonate with your story
YT fed this video to me....first time seeing your channel. I am a fifty four year old single female, mother of three, Nana to two, and operator of my own small business (all loves of my life) in Ontario. My business is one that I’ve kept going throughout the last five years, with feelings of satisfaction, accomplishment, contribution, but also frustration, (with more frustrations over the last couple years though). After a marital separation in 2018, I was just getting on my feet in 2019. And then Covid, a challenge I met like other challenges, with practical perseverance. In 2022, I was at the same place you describe, of processing grief, and redefining what success means. It’s become clear to me over the last 2 years, even as I continue operating my business, (which I still love) that I crave space where I can regulate my nervous system, claim sovereignty with my own life decisions, and live in a meaningful way that allows me to support my own growth and those I love. And this awareness of what I need means a shift is coming for me soon. I feel this deep in my bones, but Im just not sure what that shift will be, in a practical manifestation, yet. I’m open to the potential, while actively taking steps. My biggest active step right now is trying to sell a commercial property. And in that process, which currently is slow, I have to remind myself I can’t force anything. Like you have done, I’m envisioning a change, which for me is space where I too can hopefully have a garden, chickens, maybe rabbits(?), and be close to nature for my two young grandchildren to spend time with me, so we can play, while perhaps continuing my business in another way. I don’t yet know the mechanics of finding that space, but I have an idea of where it will be, so I am looking. I don’t know how to do many of the gardening tasks, but I do know I’m a good student. And I look forward to learning. I love learning actually. And I’m grateful for my life education so far. Even though I stumbled upon this link, and was about to move on to start my days tasks, I’m glad I stopped, and took the time to watch and listen to you speak, which you calmly did with sincerity, and grace. By the tone of many comments, it’s clear your message has resonated with so many in similar places, who love your encouraging message, and how you delivered it. Like others, I am grateful that you shared it and that I found it, or it found me - (an algorithmic synchronicity perhaps ). 🙏🏻💜 I am also subscribing now. 🙂
This is the first comment I read this morning and it really resonates with me. I feel like you are definitely describing what I felt and where I was at. I know it seems impossible sometimes, but it can happen for you and for anyone who REALLY wants it. Lots of love to you and your family ❤️
What a great journey ~ thank you for sharing your story Michelle! The joy you have in this new life you and James have built really lights up your face when you talk about it! I have loved watching you guys build and grow your gardens, your furry family, and your chicken empire! Cheers to you both ✨💫
What a beautiful story!! Is it crazy that I resonate with wanting to live out in the rural areas and I'm not even 30 yet? I've always felt more at home in the tranquility of nature. It's the only thing that recharges me in the way that it does. Don't get me wrong, I love people, but I need equal time to myself these days.. I dream of living a life that you have. So inspiring
Wow Michelle 🎉❤ I’m speechless … you’re one remarkable woman .. I’m so proud of all your accomplishments to this day … thanks for sharing your story … much love to you
Beautiful story of your life, resonated deeply with my own story. I can see in your face you have definitely found where you are meant to be - what pure joy. Our culture pedals success in so many different forms when deep down humans just need to be grounded and surrounded by nature. You have a new subscriber - thank you for sharing. Spent alot of time in Canmore in my younger days and feel like Canada is a second home. Here’s to being in your 40s and fabulous!
We're so glad you've joined our channel! I cannot agree more about finding grounding and happiness in nature. Growing up in the city I was conditioned to believe that you must be in a big city to be successful. This is so not true. Cheers to being in our 40s and fabulous! 🎉
Gosh what an emotional story and life you’ve had. Your video moved me to tears. You are inspirational and I hope that others can learn from your wonderful video and can change their lives for the better if they need to. Thank you for your openness and honesty, you are amazing! 💖 x
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was a tough one for me to make as I'm actually a pretty private person 😳 but it felt like the story needed to be heard to inspire others. Thank you for all your support always ❤️
what a great video. I will be 68 in a few days and I still want a tiny house and live in the country....I lived in country setting a lot of my life. Now I am in a condo across the street from a Grammar school... the noise the kids screaming all day and the busy street . We have cars at night racing up and down the street and loud motorcycles and a drug addict next door banging on our door all hours of the night..I am not in a good financial to be moving at the moment, but I hope to one day before I die...Stay strong you are remarkable woman...
"Too much" is a thing and to recognize it, reevaluate, take action (yes while being brave) in order to choose to listen to our intuition, our senses calling us towards health and wellness and the necessity for very personal self honor is usually monumental in a woman's life while most certainly a tremendous time to radically blossom........ A strong sense of discomfort, a feeling of being off course and usually a time that we hyper analyze while focusing on a primarily logical perspective rather than leaning fully into our intuition, a true struggle within, yet in my opinion a transition phase to a birthing of sorts, a painful growth "chapter" and a time that takes legit bravery and courage. Michelle, I sincerely live your story and I am so very happy for you. I'm sixty one, living at a high alpine lake of California, fulltime for over foury years. I've been living my dream, not to say that life hasnt also had some tremendous challenges, yet regardless living my dream. I've arrived at a crossroads over the past three years due to a sudden change of my prior very good health and wellness, very active lifestyle that allowed a very intimate relationship to my environment and community. Ive had to reevaluate, consider radical change and possibly starting over elswhere once again and I can certainly see the possitives in that, but I'm also looking at the snowbird approach to a warm weather migraion for the freezing cold/icy months. Financially I need to figure out a way as my health issues have become a realty. Bravery, courage and change are so very dynamic with aspects of mystery, yet also so stimulating as new doorways open and the joys of discovery unfold..... I just "happened" apon your UA-cam channel while sipping some hot coffee, smiling from this share of yours and joyfully inspired. I'm reminded by the landmarks in time and opportunities for change that surface unexpectedly, at different times and throughout our lives that eventually delight, making our lives what they are. Sensing, trusting as we choose to take steps into the mysteries ahead and making the most of the creative journey is what life is truly about, in my opinion. Wonderful that you and James have your lovely partnership and along with family and community I wish to you endless beauty, joy, endless creativity and infanite love. Ode to talking stories and to our modern villages that can cross continants while resonating in the hearts of many....... Congrats to you and a beautiful day too, Tara
I'm so glad you could relate to my story - you've articulated that feeling of discomfort and the need for change so beautifully! I'm speechless and humbled by your words and your story. Thank you ❤️💜
BIG CONGRATUIONS ON FOLLOWING YOUR HEART'S DESIRE . . . and what an Inspiration your story is . . . from your Mom having you at 16 and all the Unfolding of twists and turns that happened from that point on. JUST AMAZING . . . all that you have Created and Co-Created. Welcome to your Divine Right Home! Well Done! BIG CONGRATULATIONS from Topanga, CA - my Divine Right Home!
Hello! I was raised in Topanga, which gave me my love of being in Nature constantly, so now I live in the outermost Outer Hebrides. Do you know my family there: Did you know my Godmama Rabyn Blake Sercarz?
Hi Claire - Ahh Wonderful - You're a Topanga gal! 🌱💃 - I have been in Topanga since 1981. I don't think I know your Godmama Robyn but going to ask among my friends. Is she still in the Canyon? And do you have other family still living here? I haven't been to Scotland - headed to Ireland in 2025 to my nephew's wedding. How did you end up in the Outer Hebrides? Candace Carnicelli 🙏
@@candacecarnicelli8145 Oh, fun, Ireland is Magic. I trained with Celtic Mystic Ger Lyons and since he said, "Go where your bones and blood are from..." I did. I am SO HAPPY here. I made a comment above or below with more details...Rabyn died in Jan 2018, but she was an artist, force of nature, saved 200 acres that are now nature park, but could have been a golf course and luxury homes that were going to flood the creek with poison herbicides, and she fought that for 8 years...She is my hero, even now. I love Topanga, and have many lifelong friends there. I was born there in 1964 - and grew up there, and loved it. I moved to Maui 2005 - 2020. I love Isles. Be well, and come to Scotland!
❤ this is an incredibly wonderful story, journey to share w us. I remember Janine years ago traveling in your store and purchasing some clothes. She spoke highly of you. I'm amazed at your fire 🔥 story in Mexico. What an experience ❤.
Wow! I love when people tell their personal story. Thank you for sharing Michelle ❤ my husband and I have been trying with the idea of Homesteading and we are 58-
Lovely woman, but for some reason I thought this was going to be a story about what a woman created for herself. I think in the beginning she said something about it being hard to start over, especially as a woman. So I listened.hoping for inspiration about how a woman could create such a thing for herself. I know it is possible but very difficult. Much easier when you have a partner that loves projects and can build beautiful things for a rural homestead. I came for hope, but left depressed.
Love your story dear Michelle♥️.. I have followed your Tie Life chanel from the beginning, and it’s obvious that you fit into this place and life like a hand in a glove. Just amazing how much you and James have acomplished these last 4-5 years. You make wonderful videoes and your love for your property and James shines through it all. Thanks for sharing your life story♥️🙏🥰
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Thank you very much for sharing your story. I love all of the videos you produce. I found your Y-Tube channel through your aunt Janine! Keep it going! Wishing you much love! 💞🙏
Your life story is amazing but in my opinion you landed in Heaven on this earth plane. I am 77 years young and live in Arvada Colorado and would like to move back to my Hometown of Minturn which is a small mountain town where I was born and raised and love. God willing I hope to move back and hopefully with the Tesla technology of the Med Beds that will be released as soon as the Military Occupation is over that could make it possible which would heal and give my body extra years to enjoy life. So happy for you and James and love your channel ❤️❤️❤️
So happy this video appeared in my feed. I immediately followed your channel. Thank you for sharing your story ❤ It's so relatable and almost everyday in my mind to make significant changes in life with God and Jesus at my side to guide me. Connect with the heart to feed nothing but love to mind and body.
@ I’m 36 I run an asphalt biz in Seattle and have a few rentals in that area. I paid them off along with the house we live in on 4 acres. Never made much more then 35-50k a year just did a lot of hard work and good investing it crappy land. We love it here and got away from the frenetic energy.
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your story. Random question - Is that a dead duck hanging upside down behind you on the left of the screen (sorry I just had to ask lol)🤣
I believe others have been able to watch it in German.. perhaps check the video settings. UA-cam is currently working on all videos to be dubbed in any language. Should be available soon!!
Leaving the city alleviated most of the heavy politics we faced during the pandemic. We felt it the most during that time and it was a big reason why we left the city. Living rurally it's felt much less.
Are YOU on crack? Money isn't everything. It helps, certainly. But she clearly said her home life wasn't good, and she traveled to escape it, and worked and lived in hostels. Instead of being jealous and judgy and tearing others down, work on your own life.
In January this year, at 57 and single after a long marriage, I Ieft the city and bought a small abandoned cottage in rural South Australia, population 80. I literally thought that if i stayed in the city, with a large mortgage, it would kill me. I know that sounds dramatic but felt very real. Best thing I've ever done. Thank you.
I have just found this channel. I live in SA too, so happy to hear that you've found happiness.
Great idea. Sth Aus is so beautiful. I moved to Alice Springs this March @ 57 with a whole new career. Something about the centre of Australia for prime of life reinventions .....
That is so incredible! I'm so happy for you and your new journey. 💕.
Population 80 - love it!!
I moved to Kangaroo Island at 50 as a Covid refugee. Left my government job and bought a cheap house. Now I work 8 hours a week and I rediscovered my love of painting. Best thing ever!
@@ladysapphiremoon839 I'm ao busy with renovations and fixing up the garden. I'm in the mid north so less then a 2 hour drive to Adelaide.
Hola from Spain. A fascinating story & Thankyou for being so honest. We moved from the UK to Spain 20 years ago, to live totally off grid in a tiny cabin. No water, no electric, no mod cons of any sort. After 6 years we built a beautiful house, lived in that for 12 years, but still craved simplicity, so at the ripe old age of 73 we upped sticks and bought an old Spanish Casita that hadn't been lived in for over 20 years. Renovation & hard work ongoing. We love the life, we have a lot of land, Olive Grove, dogs, cats & still choose not to have a tv. I think our kids are proud of us for being adventurous, and like you we are still learning. Look forward to following your journey. Take care, hugs ❤
What a dream!! How amazing. I love it! Thank you for sharing ❤️
Beautiful ❤. You are living, free, natural life. I am dreaming of similar. Big hug!
I hear you. I changed my life drastically at 59. Moved frim a city with 300.000 inhabitants to an island with close to 20.000. Now live in a small house near a fjord and have a big garden. Happy to hear your story ❤ It is never too late ❤
Thanks for sharing! It really is never - ever too late ❤️
All power to you, Michelle, for following your heart. We often feel it is too hard but when we are brave enough to follow our hearts, the rewards are so much more than we ever dreamed possible. I moved country when I was 40 & thought I would be here for the rest of my life but, nearly 20 years later, I am doing it again. Making our dreams real is what makes life worth living. Thank you for your courage & sharing
Well said! You're never too old to make your dreams come true ❤️
@@thetielife Perhaps, it is the blessing of age that allows us to have experience that gives us the perspective to say: "no more of this. I can create a truly fulfilling life and world."
You did it. I did it.
And, now, who else is going to do it??
Let us know! This is fun; Growing happiness amongst the chickens and food forests. Aloha, Claire, in Scotland.
Great story, thanks for sharing. I did the same. Left a job that I hated in the lower mainland, sold my house and bought a cute little house with two big workshops (and gardens) on a 1/2 acre in a tiny community of 700 in the middle of BC. I've only been here a couple of months and I'm still decompressing but I'm starting to feel better already. Walking away from the stressors in your life no matter how scary it might seem can be the best thing for you.
You've got this! So glad you're decompressing in your new little slice of paradise. 😊
I subscribed in the first few minutes..what a very captivating and deeply resonating, well told story! My life at 63 has also changed since 2020 thru so much loss, grief and isolation, leading to great personal transformation. I wouldn’t change a thing because I’m here, now, practicing contentedness in my subdivision lot, and looking always for that spot of land and water that is calling me to steward..feeling so grateful! Thank you for sharing your story❤
I’m so glad it resonated with you! It’s never too late to follow your dreams. ❤️ 2020 sure brought a lot out of people due to the isolation. Not a bad thing looking back.
I'm not sure how I stumbled across your story. But I am so very thankful that I did! It resonated with me on so many levels. I appreciate your candor and openness. Your story is truly inspirational. I am currently walking through a very similar situation with my career and life. And hearing your story gives me great hope. If you've ever questioned if sharing your story was worthwhile, here's your confirmation. Thank you so much! I pray you are truly blessed in this season of life!
I'm so glad to hear that it resonated with you! Thank you for your kind words. ❤️ Follow your heart and your gut. Ask the universe for assistance and trust. You'll find the way.
This IS truly inspiring and I can just feel how grateful you must be. Unfortunately, many people live with just enough money to keep a roof over their head and the heat on without the business success or the savings and may not have a partner that is willing to make that kind of move.
Don’t get me wrong, I am not dissing anyone that can do it- just wish there were more stories also of how or even IF people have made a change in the harder situations.
You are lovely and eloquent. Keep living the dream and inspiring others to do the same.
The truth is, before I grew my business, I was the person barely scraping by, just trying to keep a roof over my head. If you think about how much blood, sweat, and tears it took to reach my breaking point with my business-and how that breaking point eventually paved the way for my huge life transformation-that’s really the heart of it. But being a business owner is no joke. It’s nonstop, every single day. You can’t just clock out and leave your work behind; your mind is always on-planning, problem-solving, trying to make it all work.
It took an unimaginable amount of effort, sacrifice, and sheer grit to get here, and I know there are people in far worse situations than I was!
That’s something I’ll never lose sight of. But for me, pushing through that overwhelming, all-consuming hustle was what finally turned my life around. It’s been worth it, but man, it’s not for the faint of heart. ❤️ Thank you for watching and sharing your perspective.
@@thetielife I am so glad you replied with that, Michelle. Great points; amazing tenacity wins! You worked so hard and it all gave you choices, you then channeled your Spirit and Heart into this life, and I am so happy for you!!! I wish to tell the same story, but my version of it, as soon as I find my Croft to farm regeneratively on Scotland, in the Outer Hebrides. Unil then, I have my Piper's Farms grass-fed meats sent here, as this is truly a food desert, a very wet food desert. I can hardly find any organic food!!!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful, fascinating story of finding yourself, Michelle!
You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊 it really IS the story of how I (finally) found myself. ❤️
I moved from San Diego to Washington bought a property out right. I was so tired of the corporate life and the noise and hustling and bustling. I now live in a 6 acre property with peace and quiet with husband and my two sons. We are so happy we have ducks and chickens and life is simple. I really resonate with your story
YT fed this video to me....first time seeing your channel. I am a fifty four year old single female, mother of three, Nana to two, and operator of my own small business (all loves of my life) in Ontario. My business is one that I’ve kept going throughout the last five years, with feelings of satisfaction, accomplishment, contribution, but also frustration, (with more frustrations over the last couple years though). After a marital separation in 2018, I was just getting on my feet in 2019. And then Covid, a challenge I met like other challenges, with practical perseverance. In 2022, I was at the same place you describe, of processing grief, and redefining what success means. It’s become clear to me over the last 2 years, even as I continue operating my business, (which I still love) that I crave space where I can regulate my nervous system, claim sovereignty with my own life decisions, and live in a meaningful way that allows me to support my own growth and those I love. And this awareness of what I need means a shift is coming for me soon. I feel this deep in my bones, but Im just not sure what that shift will be, in a practical manifestation, yet. I’m open to the potential, while actively taking steps. My biggest active step right now is trying to sell a commercial property. And in that process, which currently is slow, I have to remind myself I can’t force anything. Like you have done, I’m envisioning a change, which for me is space where I too can hopefully have a garden, chickens, maybe rabbits(?), and be close to nature for my two young grandchildren to spend time with me, so we can play, while perhaps continuing my business in another way. I don’t yet know the mechanics of finding that space, but I have an idea of where it will be, so I am looking. I don’t know how to do many of the gardening tasks, but I do know I’m a good student. And I look forward to learning. I love learning actually. And I’m grateful for my life education so far. Even though I stumbled upon this link, and was about to move on to start my days tasks, I’m glad I stopped, and took the time to watch and listen to you speak, which you calmly did with sincerity, and grace. By the tone of many comments, it’s clear your message has resonated with so many in similar places, who love your encouraging message, and how you delivered it. Like others, I am grateful that you shared it and that I found it, or it found me - (an algorithmic synchronicity perhaps ). 🙏🏻💜
I am also subscribing now. 🙂
This is the first comment I read this morning and it really resonates with me. I feel like you are definitely describing what I felt and where I was at. I know it seems impossible sometimes, but it can happen for you and for anyone who REALLY wants it. Lots of love to you and your family ❤️
@@thetielife and all the best to you too. 💜☺
What a great journey ~ thank you for sharing your story Michelle!
The joy you have in this new life you and James have built really lights up your face when you talk about it! I have loved watching you guys build and grow your gardens, your furry family, and your chicken empire! Cheers to you both ✨💫
Thanks so much! It means a lot to hear that, we've certainly had a journey! We appreciate your support so much ❤️
What a beautiful story!! Is it crazy that I resonate with wanting to live out in the rural areas and I'm not even 30 yet? I've always felt more at home in the tranquility of nature. It's the only thing that recharges me in the way that it does. Don't get me wrong, I love people, but I need equal time to myself these days.. I dream of living a life that you have. So inspiring
Thank you so much! And I hope you find yourself living closer to nature one day 🌲 ❤️
Love that I’ve discovered your Chanel..so many women in my circle will be sent this video.Thank you for sharing
So glad it found you! Sending love to you and yours ❤️
What an amazing story. You are so honest and brave. So much respect for you, love you. ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much ❤️
Wow Michelle 🎉❤ I’m speechless … you’re one remarkable woman .. I’m so proud of all your accomplishments to this day … thanks for sharing your story … much love to you
Thank you so much! It means a lot to me to hear that. 😊❤️
What an incredibly beautiful story. Thank you so much Michelle for sharing your story❤
Beautiful story of your life, resonated deeply with my own story. I can see in your face you have definitely found where you are meant to be - what pure joy. Our culture pedals success in so many different forms when deep down humans just need to be grounded and surrounded by nature. You have a new subscriber - thank you for sharing. Spent alot of time in Canmore in my younger days and feel like Canada is a second home. Here’s to being in your 40s and fabulous!
We're so glad you've joined our channel! I cannot agree more about finding grounding and happiness in nature. Growing up in the city I was conditioned to believe that you must be in a big city to be successful. This is so not true. Cheers to being in our 40s and fabulous! 🎉
Gosh what an emotional story and life you’ve had. Your video moved me to tears.
You are inspirational and I hope that others can learn from your wonderful video and can change their lives for the better if they need to.
Thank you for your openness and honesty, you are amazing! 💖 x
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was a tough one for me to make as I'm actually a pretty private person 😳 but it felt like the story needed to be heard to inspire others. Thank you for all your support always ❤️
what a great video. I will be 68 in a few days and I still want a tiny house and live in the country....I lived in country setting a lot of my life. Now I am in a condo across the street from a Grammar school... the noise the kids screaming all day and the busy street . We have cars at night racing up and down the street and loud motorcycles and a drug addict next door banging on our door all hours of the night..I am not in a good financial to be moving at the moment, but I hope to one day before I die...Stay strong you are remarkable woman...
It sounds like you're really ready for a change of pace! I'm sending you all my best wishes for a peaceful and tranquil future. 😊
"Too much" is a thing and to recognize it, reevaluate, take action (yes while being brave) in order to choose to listen to our intuition, our senses calling us towards health and wellness and the necessity for very personal self honor is usually monumental in a woman's life while most certainly a tremendous time to radically blossom........ A strong sense of discomfort, a feeling of being off course and usually a time that we hyper analyze while focusing on a primarily logical perspective rather than leaning fully into our intuition, a true struggle within, yet in my opinion a transition phase to a birthing of sorts, a painful growth "chapter" and a time that takes legit bravery and courage.
Michelle, I sincerely live your story and I am so very happy for you. I'm sixty one, living at a high alpine lake of California, fulltime for over foury years. I've been living my dream, not to say that life hasnt also had some tremendous challenges, yet regardless living my dream. I've arrived at a crossroads over the past three years due to a sudden change of my prior very good health and wellness, very active lifestyle that allowed a very intimate relationship to my environment and community. Ive had to reevaluate, consider radical change and possibly starting over elswhere once again and I can certainly see the possitives in that, but I'm also looking at the snowbird approach to a warm weather migraion for the freezing cold/icy months. Financially I need to figure out a way as my health issues have become a realty. Bravery, courage and change are so very dynamic with aspects of mystery, yet also so stimulating as new doorways open and the joys of discovery unfold.....
I just "happened" apon your UA-cam channel while sipping some hot coffee, smiling from this share of yours and joyfully inspired. I'm reminded by the landmarks in time and opportunities for change that surface unexpectedly, at different times and throughout our lives that eventually delight, making our lives what they are. Sensing, trusting as we choose to take steps into the mysteries ahead and making the most of the creative journey is what life is truly about, in my opinion.
Wonderful that you and James have your lovely partnership and along with family and community I wish to you endless beauty, joy, endless creativity and infanite love.
Ode to talking stories and to our modern villages that can cross continants while resonating in the hearts of many.......
Congrats to you and a beautiful day too,
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I'm so glad you could relate to my story - you've articulated that feeling of discomfort and the need for change so beautifully! I'm speechless and humbled by your words and your story. Thank you ❤️💜
Wow, that’s some beautiful writing! I felt every word! Thank you❤
BIG CONGRATUIONS ON FOLLOWING YOUR HEART'S DESIRE . . . and what an Inspiration your story is . . . from your Mom having you at 16 and all the Unfolding of twists and turns that happened from that point on. JUST AMAZING . . . all that you have Created and Co-Created. Welcome to your Divine Right Home! Well Done! BIG CONGRATULATIONS from Topanga, CA - my Divine Right Home!
Hello! I was raised in Topanga, which gave me my love of being in Nature constantly, so now I live in the outermost Outer Hebrides. Do you know my family there: Did you know my Godmama Rabyn Blake Sercarz?
Hi Claire - Ahh Wonderful - You're a Topanga gal! 🌱💃 - I have been in Topanga since 1981. I don't think I know your Godmama Robyn but going to ask among my friends. Is she still in the Canyon? And do you have other family still living here? I haven't been to Scotland - headed to Ireland in 2025 to my nephew's wedding. How did you end up in the Outer Hebrides? Candace Carnicelli 🙏
Thank you so much! And right back at you!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@candacecarnicelli8145 Oh, fun, Ireland is Magic. I trained with Celtic Mystic Ger Lyons and since he said, "Go where your bones and blood are from..." I did. I am SO HAPPY here. I made a comment above or below with more details...Rabyn died in Jan 2018, but she was an artist, force of nature, saved 200 acres that are now nature park, but could have been a golf course and luxury homes that were going to flood the creek with poison herbicides, and she fought that for 8 years...She is my hero, even now. I love Topanga, and have many lifelong friends there. I was born there in 1964 - and grew up there, and loved it. I moved to Maui 2005 - 2020. I love Isles. Be well, and come to Scotland!
❤ this is an incredibly wonderful story, journey to share w us. I remember Janine years ago traveling in your store and purchasing some clothes. She spoke highly of you. I'm amazed at your fire 🔥 story in Mexico. What an experience ❤.
I understand your story. We have 76 acre land. And love it.
What a wonderful story ! Congratulations on following your heart. It's a marvelous story for all.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Wow! I love when people tell their personal story. Thank you for sharing Michelle ❤ my husband and I have been trying with the idea of Homesteading and we are 58-
Thank you! I'm so glad it's resonating with you! It's not always easy, but it's incredibly rewarding. I wish you and your husband all the best ❤️
Thank you for your story, great inspiration and I (we) totally feel you.
I love your energy and honesty. 🙏🏾❤️
You are so welcome & thank you!
Michelle you are a grand soul with an extraordinary story. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much and thank you for all your support ❤️
Lovely woman, but for some reason I thought this was going to be a story about what a woman created for herself. I think in the beginning she said something about it being hard to start over, especially as a woman. So I listened.hoping for inspiration about how a woman could create such a thing for herself. I know it is possible but very difficult. Much easier when you have a partner that loves projects and can build beautiful things for a rural homestead. I came for hope, but left depressed.
This was so beautiful to watch, thank you for your energy.
Love your story dear Michelle♥️.. I have followed your Tie Life chanel from the beginning, and it’s obvious that you fit into this place and life like a hand in a glove. Just amazing how much you and James have acomplished these last 4-5 years. You make wonderful videoes and your love for your property and James shines through it all. Thanks for sharing your life story♥️🙏🥰
Thank you so much! I know you've been here since the beginning and we appreciate you so much ❤❤❤
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Wau! Thank you so much.. how can you even keep track on your followers. You are truely amazing😄🙏♥️
Thank you for sharing this. You speak exactly of what I want! So beautiful.
I'm so glad!
Loved hearing your story!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I loved your story and look forward to following you on your journey. We basically have done the same thing.
What an inspirational story! Love your videos.
Thank you!
In the heart of a dense forest, where the sun's rays had to fight for every speck of ground, stood a cluster of sticks.
These were no ordinary sticks, they were bound together by an invisible thread of unity, stronger than any sinew or vine.
Each stick, though humble in its individual strength, contributed to a collective robustness that defied the wind's relentless attempts at separation.
Unite we win divided we fall like a house of sticks, unite heart of the storm, united we stand with might, winds howl, whisper old, ears calls.
Divided we fall into the endless night, tapestry woven from diverse thread, each fibber a story, each colour widespread, together they bind, in strength combine, a fabric of nations, design divine, bundle of sticks.
From valleys low to the mountain's peak, unity sought, it's strength we seek, when we are as one, no force can repel, In division, giants will fall.
Trials and strife, dark through light, bond unite let us flight, above every wall, "United we stand," our collective call.
Let us teach history, history teach us, wisdom of all, laydown our differences lay down our tears,
Is the strength together, come what may.
Here is to unity, standing tall, we will not fall, when we are many, yet stand as one, “United we Stand divided we fall" Prevail against them, conflict remains, universally resonant.
Each of you is but a twig, frail and breakable, the same winds that break them through the ages, shield against the tempest, whispered sweet nothings of autonomy and freedom.
The sticks, one by one, began to untangle themselves from the bundle, each thinking, I am strong enough on my own. but not strong enough, impermanence of strength divided, united, as a fortress," divided, fall like leaves in autumn."
Forest retain this tale, not just of sticks, but of every collective that ever stood against adversity, unity, there lies an unbreakable spirit, a force that winds cannot overcome, division creeps in, a house of sticks, even the sturdiest can fall.
Here's a prose piece inspired by the theme "United we stand, divided we fall," with a nod to Aesop's fable. Encapsulate the essence of unity strength and peril division, echoing the moral of Aesop's fable.
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Your testimony is incredible ! Thanks for sharing !
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
You are wonderful Michelle! Thanks for sharing your inspiring story.
Thank you so much! ❤️ glad you enjoyed it.
Incredible story, bravo and thank you for sharing this. You are inspiring and beautiful. Much love
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. 💕
Thank you so much for sharing your story, it is very inspiring!
You are so welcome!
This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your story. More and more my husband and I would love to do exactly this! Many blessings to you. 🙏🏻🕊️
It's truly a life-changing journey, and I wish you both all the best in following your dreams! 😊
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I love your story, very powerful!
Congratulations for follow and listen your heart!
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Thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story.
Did you ever read "Hope for the flowers" by Trina Paulus
? Reminds me of this... Keep growing not going going...
I have not, but will do so! Thank you 🙏
Thanks for sharing! Very inspirational because I have been thinking about doing what you did.
You've got this! 😊
Thank you very much for sharing your story. I love all of the videos you produce. I found your Y-Tube channel through your aunt Janine! Keep it going! Wishing you much love! 💞🙏
Thanks so much! So glad you found our channel, and that Janine sent you our way. She is a remarkable woman and auntie 😊
Your life story is amazing but in my opinion you landed in Heaven on this earth plane. I am 77 years young and live in Arvada Colorado and would like to move back to my Hometown of Minturn which is a small mountain town where I was born and raised and love. God willing I hope to move back and hopefully with the Tesla technology of the Med Beds that will be released as soon as the Military Occupation is over that could make it possible which would heal and give my body extra years to enjoy life. So happy for you and James and love your channel ❤️❤️❤️
It’s amazing to hear that you’re looking to move back to Minturn! Thank you so much for your kind words. 😊 ❤️
Way to go Michelle💪🎶❤️🎶🤗
Thank you!
Wow, thanks for sharing your beautiful life. I wish you all the best moving forward with your dreams. I know l would Love living the same dream!
Thanks so much! It's a great feeling to finally be living the dream. Thank you for your support. We appreciate it so much ❤️
So happy this video appeared in my feed. I immediately followed your channel. Thank you for sharing your story ❤ It's so relatable and almost everyday in my mind to make significant changes in life with God and Jesus at my side to guide me. Connect with the heart to feed nothing but love to mind and body.
I'm so glad it found you too! Sending love & light for your next chapter ❤️
@thetielife I very much appreciate it, thank you so much ❤️ Much love to you and your family.
Vielen Dank für die Deutsche Übersetzung
Very inspiring story. Curious about your channel name and what it means.
Thanks so much! The channel name is inspired by the beautiful location we live in 🌲
Oh cool story I love to hear this. We live in the west Kootenays ❤
Hello neighbour ❤️💜
@ I’m 36 I run an asphalt biz in Seattle and have a few rentals in that area. I paid them off along with the house we live in on 4 acres. Never made much more then 35-50k a year just did a lot of hard work and good investing it crappy land. We love it here and got away from the frenetic energy.
Thank you!!!!!!!
You're so welcome! ❤️
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your story.
Random question - Is that a dead duck hanging upside down behind you on the left of the screen (sorry I just had to ask lol)🤣
Hehe! Good question! It's the skull of a moose I found on a hike. Maybe it's a Canadian thing to collect?!?
Amazing story ❤️ I want to do the same.
You can do it!
You are so cute, love you both. Let me know if you ever want to rent a hubby for a building project, mine is broken 😂❤
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Kannst du das mit deutschen Untertitel bringen?
I believe others have been able to watch it in German.. perhaps check the video settings. UA-cam is currently working on all videos to be dubbed in any language. Should be available soon!!
The cat in the background lol
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Loved listening to your story but that adorable kitty cat is very distracting ❤
does the politics of your country affect you at all? or do you feel you still have a lot of freedom there?
Leaving the city alleviated most of the heavy politics we faced during the pandemic. We felt it the most during that time and it was a big reason why we left the city. Living rurally it's felt much less.
"Especially for woman" - talk about riding a wave of nonsense.
are you on crack? you have never had to actually work for anything in your life it has all been handed to you!
Are YOU on crack? Money isn't everything. It helps, certainly. But she clearly said her home life wasn't good, and she traveled to escape it, and worked and lived in hostels. Instead of being jealous and judgy and tearing others down, work on your own life.
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